Buick Encore: Rear Suspension
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Rear wheel bearing and hub replacement (with disc brakes)
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
REAR WHEEL BEARING AND HUB REPLACEM
REAR SUSPENSION DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
This vehicle has a beam rear suspension system consisting of the following
components:
An axle with integral trailing arms
A cross beam
Two coil springs
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The spare tire and tools are located
in the storage compartment in the
rear of the vehicle.
Center Retainer
Subwoofer
Wrench
Strap
Tow Eye (if equipped)
Jack
To access the spare tire and tools:
Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
Lift the trim cover.
Remov
Definitions and abbreviations
Throttle Positions
Engine Braking
A condition where the engine is used to slow the vehicle by manually
downshifting during a zero throttle
coastdown.
Full Throttle Downshift
A quick apply of the accelerator pedal to its full travel, forcing a
downshift.
Heavy Throttle